Strength-Based Therapists in 48009

Stephanie, LMSW is a Master of Social Work with a passion to build therapeutic relationships with kids, pre-teens, adolescents, and families in order to promote personal growth and a positive sense of self. Stephanie spent time in Bali, Indonesia where she learned the importance of mind-body connection. Her experience there continues to inform her practice utilizing mindfulness techniques in order to combat symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Do you feel overwhelmed and disempowered by your thoughts? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and grief? You may be searching for the skills and strategies to reduce symptoms to feel better and regain control over your life. Grounded in evidence-based practices, my goal is to meet clients where they are and guide them with the tools to bring healing. In sessions, I use both a strength-based perspective and a social justice lens to help you make sense of your experience.

I'm glad you're here. Welcome to a transformative space where I understand that you are the author of your narrative, and healing becomes a powerful, intentional journey. Life can be tough, and sometimes it doesn't go as planned, but in therapy, we can shape our responses and redefine our stories. I am deeply committed to guiding you towards discovering profound meaning, embracing healing, and cultivating a resilient identity. My goal is to empower you not just to overcome challenges but to ignite genuine excitement and success in your own life.

Thank you for taking a brief moment to learn a little about I can support your needs. Taking the step to seek help can be hard, though it is very commendable and respected. Recognizing the need to care for yourself is extremely important. It is important for me to create a safe non-judgmental and welcoming environment that is focused around your care. I am a clinical social worker licensed in the state of Michigan with over 13 years of extensive experience working with a variety of populations which include veterans, children, teens, adults and geriatric populations within hospital, clinical outpatient and community settings.

Are you someone who is ready to move in a new direction, release past hurts, overcome lifelong challenges? Are you struggling with addiction, depression, grief, anxiety, a trauma history or life transitions such as divorce, job loss, graduation, marriage or new parenthood? Maybe anger and stress or medical diagnosis are your challenge. If so, I can help. We will work together to help you find your way through this time in your life, to find more balance, ease and peace within yourself and your relationships.

A trusting therapeutic relationship is essential for successful therapy. It is my goal to develop strong working relationships with my clients based on creating an environment that is comfortable, open, and judgment free. A supportive environment for clients will help to promote overall wellness, hope, growth, and insight as clients develop new tools for meaningful change and growth.

Are you overwhelmed by stress, or burned out by the demands of school, work, or your relationships? I help adolescents, adults, and couples, challenge their depression, anxiety, and trauma using research-based interventions, such as Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, that have been proven to produce results.

I know there are a lot of therapists out there. How do you find the right one for you? It is an important decision. Seeking help is the first step in your journey and I am proud of you for wanting something different for yourself. As a therapist, I have the privilege to work with individuals through some of their darkest seasons of life. I do not take that lightly. I offer a comfortable, safe, and judgment free environment. I encourage clients to become more connected with themselves, identify emotions, and gain insight to promote healing.

I have experience working individually with children, adolescents, and adults as well as families. I strive to connect with all of my clients on a deep authentic level while fostering a safe and supportive environment. People develop conscious and subconscious strategies of getting through difficult periods of their lives. Frequently, these strategies result in maladaptive behaviors, thought patterns, and interpersonal struggles. Through empathetic connections, nonjudgmental acceptance, and evidence based modalities, we can unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from your goals.

Are you experiencing feelings of: anxiety, depression, reduced self-esteem, relationship concerns, couples concerns or lifestyle transitions? You are a high achiever with perfectionism tendencies and often find yourself feeling overwhelmed by taking care of others and putting yourself last. You are excellent at your job and are perceived as having everything together however, are inwardly falling short and wanting so much more out of your life. You feel weary after another long day and yearn to enjoy life the way others seem to by feeling carefree and happy however, are uncertain where to start.

Do you wake up feeling down, anxious, hopeless, insecure, overwhelmed, or unsatisfied in your relationships? This can be caused by anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, reduced self-esteem, perfectionistic tendencies, or issues with your partner.

Are you feeling on edge, up tight and having trouble sleeping? Do you easily become irritated at the smallest things? Does your mind race and make concentrating difficult? These are symptoms of anxiety and depression. Over the past 31years,, I have been helping people experience relief from the damaging effects of anxiety, stress and depression. I work with adolescents, adults, families and couples. I provide honest feedback in a confidential, safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients to help facilitate positive change and to reach a much higher level of peace and joy in their lives.

Dr. Sepsey is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Meraki Psychological Services. She serves children, teens, parents, and emerging adults in Michigan and California. Dr. Sepsey offers therapeutic intervention, neurodevelopmental evaluation, and school advocacy services. She has acquired advanced training at leading institutions including Stanford University and Children’s Hospital of Michigan, where she has gained clinical specialization in working with pediatric chronic pain and illness, as well as supporting individuals across the lifespan to navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and autism.

Client needs are my FIRST priority. I am a specialist in evidence-based treatments (EBT), which radically improves my client's success rates, increases effectiveness of treatment, and gets results quickly. The majority of my client's report improvements, within the first session: life-functioning (work- home-school-relationships) and report immediate reduction in symptoms. Reducing anxiety/panic, decreasing depression, developing stronger coping strategies to stress and balancing mood dysregulation are my specialty, as symptoms can result from adjustment challenges to sudden life changes: parenthood/divorce/grief/college. We collaborate on thinking traps, tracking triggers, modifying behavior, successful coping skills and strengthening resiliency.

Katy Piontsak is a clinical social work therapist who provides individual & couples counseling via telehealth or in person in Birmingham, Michigan. She has experience providing therapy in a variety of settings & with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.

I’m a clinical mental health counselor that believes in a compassionate, holistic, person-centered approach for treating children, adolescents, and adults. Through a collaborative effort that focuses on client strengths, I work with individuals to gain self-awareness and insight, while also uncovering maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are not serving them. I provide an empathetic, non-judgmental relationship and I use evidence-based counseling techniques that draw from various schools of thought including: cognitive behavioral therapy, sports/performance therapy, multicultural philosophy, and existential therapy.

This constant anxiety, followed by crippling bouts of depression, is preventing you from living your life. Even on good days, your negative self-talk beats you into a sleepy paralysis. Everyone can be hard on themselves, but your mind has become downright violent. It’s exhausting trying to anticipate when it will strike next. You can’t trust your own thoughts. It’s obvious that your painful past isn’t going away on its own. It takes all you’ve got to get through the day. And most days it takes more than that. Stuck in a vicious cycle with no end in sight, you know you can’t handle this alone anymore. But what choice do you have?

Finding a therapist that resonates with you can be a daunting process. Especially, when you're trying to find your place in the world and juggle all that life throws at you. It shouldn't feel this hard, right? Maybe you feel like no one "gets you," and you second guess yourself in your relationships, your work, or even in your own decision-making. You want to carve your own path and feel grounded within yourself, but there's so much noise, it's tough to drown it all out. I hear you and I see you. This world is constantly telling you who you SHOULD be, but I want to help you remember who you truly are and that you are enough.

Are you having difficulty dealing with the storms of life? You are not alone! Many of us experience challenges, yet oftentimes it is difficult to find a safe person and space to express these concerns without being judged. Life changes constantly. Do every day events leave you feeling overwhelmed, drained and unmotivated? Every day activities seem to be extremely difficult. Constant demands of family, work and relationships are stressful, and you know it’s time to make some changes. Losses of all kinds whether the loss of a loved one, job, or relationship, can trigger a mirage of emotions or feelings of lack of control.